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Butler County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Rolling hills and valleys of the Appalachian Plateau region create diverse topography with numerous small creeks and tributaries. Glacial influence in the northern areas left varied soils, while southern areas show typical western Pennsylvania hill country characteristics.

Dairy farming and beef cattle operations utilize the county's extensive pasture lands and hay production capabilities. Corn and soybean production occurs on suitable cropland, while smaller farms engage in direct marketing and diversified agriculture.

Quick Facts
RegionWestern Pennsylvania
Top CommoditiesCorn, Dairy, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Floriculture, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~920 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~130,000 acres
Average Farm Size~147 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Butler County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.

Programs for Butler County Operations

Based on Butler County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Conservation programs support pasture improvement and rotational grazing systems for livestock operations. Emphasis on water quality protection for tributaries feeding into major river systems and sustainable dairy management practices.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Butler County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Butler County?"

Your Next Steps in Butler County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Pennsylvania guide: Pennsylvania Farm Programs Guide

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